Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Africa South Africa The South African Revenue Service has introduced new controls on the procedures used by resident persons to move their funds abroad, whereby individuals must complete an approved international transfer application (AIT)
Africa Liberia A Swiss appeals court upheld the 20-year prison sentence against former Liberian warlord Alieu Kosiah for rape, murder and cannibalism and also the additional charge of crimes against humanity
Asia Vietnam The population approaching 100 million brings both opportunities and challenges, as, along with the abundance of labour, it is an attraction for foreign investors, but poses problems of food and energy security
Asia Qatar The cupping service has been introduced at the Umm Slal Health Centre as a pilot phase of the Primary Health Care Corporation; its goals: to improve patient health, speed up the recovery process and ensure patient safety
Africa Angola The administration of the municipality of Caimbambo is working to propose the elevation of some historical sites in the region to the category of monuments and sites
Africa South Sudan The arms embargo measures, targeted sanctions such as travel bans and asset freezes against individuals and entities are renewed for one year, until 31 May 2024, upon UN Security Council resolution recently adopted
Europe Russia An investigation by the independent media outlet Proekt has tried to shed light on Putin's wealth, revealing how, concealed by shell companies and fictitious marriages, he has amassed important possessions for his entire family
Asia Philippines Philippine Consul General in Dubai and Northern Emirates has praised community initiatives in support of Filipino expatriates for the establishment of an office for migrant workers, part of Philippine Consulate General
Africa Algeria The country continues to struggle with bad weather: after the floods of recent days, new floods have hit the northern and southern provinces, causing at least 6 victims
America Antigua and Barbuda Joanne C Hillhouse, a creative writer, journalist, producer and educator from Antigua and Barbuda, wins the Caribbean Excellence Arts & Letters Laureate Award
Africa Zambia Transparency International Zambia has issued a statement expressing its support for environmentalists, civil societies and host communities of concerned citizens backing the suspension of mining operations in the Lower Zambezi National Park
Europe Ukraine Shelter availability in Kiev remains critical: at the moment, only 1/3 of the shelters have been checked and only 55% are ready for use
Europe Andorra Municipalities will study with the government whether it is possible to extend the ceiling of tonnes of organic matter that are exported